Technician - Process - Plastic

Process Technician – Blow Mold

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Process Technician – Blow mold.

This role will support the blow mold manufacturing department, attending to daily critical machines, supporting the mold set‑up team, material and resin teams.

• Provides support to production to improve process and metrics.
• Attends critical machine daily and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs foam fixture startup, troubleshoots, and maintains during production.
• Troubleshoots problems with blow mold and peripheral equipment and takes corrective actions.
• Follows lockdown process sheets, procedures, visual aids, and instructions.
• Works closely with production supervisors and operations personnel to achieve and maintain departmental goals.
• Maintains and improves safety and quality (safety devices, guarding equipment, and troubleshooting protocol).
• Prepares reports and data collection as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Operates forklifts and cranes to replace molds, if a setup support is needed.
• Starts and shuts down machines, responsible for machine adjustments.
• Works with process engineers when having problems on troubleshooting, learning from them.
• Works on first‑piece inspection paperwork (FPI), once starting up, color change or any machine down for more than 8 hours, to assure parts are produced according to specifications.
• Ensures safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in a timely manner.
• Ensures work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years in plastics manufacturing, mold set‑up, or continuous extrusion blow mold (HEAD ACCUMULATORS).
• Knowledge of thermolators, grinders, blenders, liquid additive pumps, mechanical tools (wrenches, Allen, dies, pneumatic tools), and hydraulic basics.
• Experience working on Graham, Sterling, Milacron blow mold machines, B30’s blow mold head accumulators’ machines.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and weekends.
• English language skills:
  Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills:
  Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

• Continuous extrusion blow mold experience.
• Plastic experience.
• Setup experience (mold & tooling changes).
• Data entry and computer skills.

Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.

Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.

Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.

• Work is performed in a production setting where seasonal temperatures may range from 100–120°F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter.
• High noise levels are common; hearing protection is provided and required.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.

These roles can be physically demanding, involving repetitive motions and long hours. Technicians may be required to handle heavy molds and materials; use of material handling equipment is provided and encouraged.

Dometic is passionate about building an inclusive and equitable working environment, respecting individual strengths, views, and experiences.

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